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Killer Instinct 3 Confirmed?

From the same magazine that brought you the "Secret Games of Xbox 360",

XboxWorld 360 has maybe let something slip either by accident or on purpose.

In the section "Next Month" at the back of the magazine there is a picture at the bottom. Its not the white question mark in the middle of the black picture thats interesting, its the text below.

As you can see from the image the text says:

"and a KILLER secret game" it goes on to say "Let's just say, it's a biggie, a reinvention of a CLASSIC"

If you take the words "Killer" and "classic" put the two together what's the first thing that comes to mind?.

As I said in my other news post, this magazine is part of CVG. What did CVG receive off RARE this past christmas?.

Yes that Christmas card with KI3 on the stocking.

A coincidence? you decide in the comment section below.
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Published: 687 days 19 hours ago | Rumors | Xbox 360
 
 

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predator - 687 days 19 hours ago
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hey guys, just found this and thought i would share it with the n4g community. Best news ever if it turns out to be true. The scan is not as good as yesterday as im at my missis house using her digi camera and its not as good, will take another picture when im home for a better view.
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predator - 687 days 19 hours ago
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also it would be N4G that broke the news which would be great.
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MK_Red - 687 days 18 hours ago
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1.Awesome find and news.
2.WTF at 3 disagrees :(
3.If it is indeed KI3 then I have to change some stuff in my top 10 most anticipated games of 2008. If only MK8 would soon show up as well.
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sonarus - 687 days 18 hours ago
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this is jst random speculation. The secret games are speculation and now we are just speculating a speculation. I was a fan of the first KI never played KI gold and would love nothing more than to see it in next gen visuals but common did these guys say they confirmed these games? last i heard i thought they were just speculating
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IntelligentAj - 687 days 18 hours ago
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This would be great if true. CCCCombo Breaker!!!!!
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AzaziL - 687 days 14 hours ago
1.5 - Pure Speculation
Ok, no, you just got my hopes up the moment I saw the words Killer Instinct, but what is being shown is hardly any evidence to believe it's KI. First off, the word Killer isn't emphasized so they can just be using the words in the context of saying a killer, smash hit, great game will be released. Classic means it's already been out and it's being revived like so many other titles that come out.

While I would truly love to see Killer Instinct released, and it will sooner or later, I doubt this news is about it. Goes to show though just how much people want Killer Instinct back, all one has to do is see the words 'Killer' and 'Classic' in the same paragraph and bam, the heart beats with complete joy.
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socomnick - 687 days 19 hours ago
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I hope its true I always loved the Killer Instinct games.
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KillJoi99 - 687 days 19 hours ago
3 - Look at the first secondary source....
Its a forum and theyve been talkinf about it for the last few months, lol.
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green - 687 days 18 hours ago
4 - PREDATOR
PREDATOR please stop getting my hopes up too much.I so would love a sequel for killer instincts.

Please GOD let this be true.
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MK_Red - 687 days 18 hours ago
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2008 is gonna be the year for full return of the fighting genre. SF4,SC4, Tekken6 and now... KI3!?
If only MK8 could make it (Though I hope they delay it so they work on it as much as needed).
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MK_Red - 686 days 22 hours ago
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Thanks for the great reply. I hope the yearly strategy doesn't hurt the quality of MK games.

As for Scorpion, Boon has said that Scorp is his fave character so hopefully one day they'll indeed release a standalone game with Scorp.
Who knows? Maybe he is the hero of MK8 because Liu Kang is dead and other protoganists aren't as big as Scorp and seriously, he is more of an anti-hero than a pure hero or villain so I think he could be a superb choice for MK8.
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Meus Renaissance - 687 days 18 hours ago
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I called it weeks ago. It's to be expected. It was hinted here.


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DarkSniper - 687 days 18 hours ago
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Killer Instinct 3 would force Dark Sniper to once again turn on his XBOX 360 and enjoy what was one of the greatest fighting games of the 90's and of all time. This would certainly bring big news and one of the first actually good games for XBOX 360.

$niper
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kewlkat007 - 687 days 18 hours ago
8 - If true seems like all the big fighters
are making a comeback, even MK is rumored to be in development.

Sweeet...the only thing is the 360's d-Pad is crap, I would get a fighter joystick or something.
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PStriple703 - 687 days 18 hours ago
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i hope it's for the ps3 also
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THE_JUDGE - 687 days 18 hours ago
9.1 - Before you
get flamed heavily. Rare makes KI and Rare is owned by MS. Just an FYI
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BloodySinner - 687 days 18 hours ago
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You can always dream, kid. =)
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Lord_Ash - 687 days 18 hours ago
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Hey there is noting wrong with God of war's Dialog, yes sometimes it's cheesy but most of the time its good, Not "Uncharted" good but on a video game level good.

Anyway just my opinion and I respect yours.
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IntelligentAj - 687 days 17 hours ago
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I can't speak for everyone but what got me hooked was the combos. You can see some of craziest lookin combos on KI64. And there's also the announcer when you break a combo CCCCombo Breaker!!!! It's a really fun and frenetic fighting game.

Edit: Why the disagree? If your going to disagree at least provide a reason.
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squallsan - 687 days 18 hours ago
11 - I heard ....
that the new Killer Instinct game is going to be VERY different from what we know. Think of it as Microsofts, "GOD OF WAR" and you'll get the right idea. MS knows that it needs a KILLER -excuse the pun, action adventure game besides Ninja Gaiden to go up against Sony and their what is now LEGENDARY God of War series, and why the hell not? God of War is awesome and is just the exclusive type of game that will sell PS3's.

Well MS is working with Rare on having their own "God of War" type of action adventure game, and their making sure it's epic. As epic as GOD OF WAR, prob not but something different is certainly fun; and the more awesome action adventure games the better.
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green - 687 days 18 hours ago
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I hope not.if they are making a game to go against GOW , it should be called something else.But no KI3.

The only fighting game that has gotten me abit excited for that genera again is SF4 and thats because its unrealistic. i am tired of the normal Soul Caliber,VF5 DOA and Tekken kind of realistic combatants.

If they can make KI3 as over the top as the original.Then they will definately be on to a winner.
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BloodySinner - 687 days 18 hours ago
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C-C-C-C-Combo Breaker!
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Spike47 - 687 days 18 hours ago
13 - What?
I've never heard about his game, seriously.

I don't think MS can come up with an action combo gore style game that beats the GOw series.

I just don't see it happening. MS should stick with shooters, Sony with action adventure games and whatnot.

Though resistance 2 looks pretty Nice. ;)
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PeeboDaKilla - 687 days 16 hours ago
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Say Whaaaaaat?? Never heard of killer instinct?! You must have been born yesterday.
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ThaGeNeCySt - 687 days 18 hours ago
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that would be GREAT
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KILLERAPP - 687 days 17 hours ago
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Good Good Good.
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Iron Man 2 - 687 days 17 hours ago
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Killer Instincts 3 would be huge for Microsoft and the Xbox 360,expect me to buy an Xbox 360 once KI3 is confirmed;)
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Guwapo77 - 687 days 6 hours ago
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I hate to say it... But I'd surely break down and buy a 360 just for KI3 (cough cough no pun intended).
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heyheyhey - 687 days 17 hours ago
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looks like 08 is the year that 2D fighters get re-invented (hopefully if KI3 does get announced)
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TwissT - 687 days 17 hours ago
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Oh man KI3 would be KILLER! SPINAL FTW!
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heyheyhey - 687 days 17 hours ago
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bad joke?
19.2 Kami | 687 days 16 hours ago - User only got 1 bubble - Show
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Guwapo77 - 687 days 6 hours ago
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As long as they bring back my favorite Native American from the pimpslapahoe tribe...Thunder!
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mighty_douche - 687 days 16 hours ago
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It's gonna have to be pretty special to fight with Street Fighter 4...

i..know...you'll...be...back. ..
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Le-mo - 687 days 16 hours ago
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If its true then KI will have a tough competition this year. With Tekken 6, Soul Calibur 4, Street Fighter 4, and the new MK game. Which are all proven franchises, K3 need to be special to compete with these proven franchises.
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PeeboDaKilla - 687 days 16 hours ago
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IMO Killer Instinct is a proven franchise as well.
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Le-mo - 687 days 16 hours ago
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If you compare KI to all those games I listed above KI don't have the same popularity or the same recognition as the other titles. If KI is going to sell million(s) copies then it would have to be something special or Microsoft must do a massive ad campaign like they did with Halo.
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FirstknighT - 687 days 16 hours ago
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Oh yeah it definitely looks like the 360 is going to have the an incredible 2008. This last past week has been non stop great news for us 360 owners. If this rumor is true and comes out in 2008 this will just be another heavy hitter for 2008. Great times are ahead for us 360 guys :)
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Spike47 - 687 days 16 hours ago
24 - Yeah
and nonstop good news for PS3 too.

Wii does'nt need good news anyway,lol.

Good news for all FTW!!!!!

But I've seriously never heard of KI. IF it's a fighting game I don't expect much.
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gololo - 687 days 13 hours ago
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bring it on....i used to kick ass with glacious...oh good memories
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Evil_K_666 - 687 days 11 hours ago
27 - true that
Glacious was the best char. I think
Me and my buddies were just discussing about how monumental it would be for them to bring out a new KI. It would be at the top of my list(right under resistance 2) I dont care what console it comes out for cept for the fact that the 360 d-pad is BS.
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JasonX43 - 687 days 5 hours ago
28 - What?!
First Street Fighter 4 and now this?! My thumbs need to go back into training!
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